I think there's some truth to the fact that certain apple types that are typically grown in high chill environments can also grow and bear fruit in low chill areas, like my home in Phoenix. There's probably a heat component that somehow substitutes for chill. Fuji is a good example of a tree that has done well everywhere I've tried it.

However, a lot of varieties that I've tried that did well for me in Ohio definitely had less vigor and delayed leafing and bloom here in Arizona. The trees were lanky and often only bore a few fruits; the apples themselves were smaller and the taste was generally off.

Applenut is right -- a lot of apples, probably the majority of apples, will grow in lower chill places. However, the key thing to growing apples in lower chill environments is to identify varities that will thrive and produce good fruit in warm winter/hot summer environments versus those that are largely duds. I know Kevin lists his favorites on his website.

Rev. Morgan, which has apparently done well in Texas, should do well here in Arizona. Just wanted to see if anyone has had success with it or if it's a shy bearer.

minimum order is 10 trees at $10 ea plus a $48 state fee per order and a flat rate $15 shipping so each tree on a minimum order is $16.30. If anyone in Houston is ordering from them let me know I could take 4. If anyone in Houston is interested let me know.

Picked two Reverend Morgans; they rock. Firm, crisp, juicy flesh, lots of bite tempered with sugar, spicy overtones. Color's not so great so you won't see many in the store, but definatly worth growing. Reminds me a lot of Thompson County King.

I planted the Reverend Morgan in 2008 by third year it really came into its own! the tree is about 9-10' tall. I have a yard with high pines and a number of trees. It has produced moderately so far as to be expected. Production increases with age and size. Our weather since planted has been extreme, hurricane, drought, high winds. This year the rains have returned and I am looking forward to a good harvest. Trunk diameter is about 4+"

bhawkins; the best moth-resistant apples I've had are either hard as a rock like Arkansas Black and King David, or ripen so late the moths aren't around, like Lady Williams, Sundowner, and some mystery green apple I'm trying to ID in another post. Not sure why Reverend Morgan faded out of the picture in Texas, but a Google search will find nurseries that mail order it. Despite what you've heard, Texas is a hotbed of apple growing, as is Hawaii.